In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Lotus Eletre by 4 minutes, completing the 1423km route in 14h 36min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Lotus Eletre's 480km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 14h 36min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~300 kWh
- Distance: 1423km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
14h 36min |
14h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
1h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Mâcon, Saint-Albain (20 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (10 min, 22% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (10 min, 20% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (12 min, 15% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1423km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~300 kWh vs ~320 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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